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Biology IGCSE (Distance Learning) at National Extension College *Fees Payable*

Course description

**DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE**

Providing a fantastic introduction to all aspects of biology, this home study IGCSE course gives you the opportunity to learn about the science behind life, reproduction, the environment and much more. You'll look at how different forms of life function, ranging from single-cell organisms, bacteria, plants and fungi, right up to the complex biological systems found in animals. If you want to study biology at A level, or just have an interest in the natural world, this distance learning course is perfect for you.

You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours' study time, plus additional time for completing assignments. You will have tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment.

Course content

Unit 1: Living things

Unit 2: Inside living things

Unit 3: Plant nutrition

Unit 4: Animal nutrition

Unit 5: Transport

Unit 6: Respiration, breathing

Unit 7: Response to stimuli

Unit 8: Biotechnology and microbiology

Unit 9: Ecosystems and environment

Unit 10: Population, pollution and conservation

Unit 11: Reproduction

Unit 12: Genetics, variation and selection

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge is required for this course.

Assessment

This course follows specification 4BI0 from the awarding organisation Edexcel. Full details of the specification can be obtained from Edexcel's website.

Two exams: 2hrs (67% of marks) and 1hr (33% of marks)Fourteen assignmentsNo courseworkAll exams must be taken in the same session

Financial information

**FEES PAYABLE**

It’s your choice: pay in full and discount your course fees, or spread the cost with our finance offer. To pay in instalments, you will need to enrol by telephone.